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Expensive!
Peru | May 1 - May 9, 2025

Vanita
Vanita G.
Brooklyn, NY | Reviewed on May 11, 2025

I found the trip atleast 2.5-3X more expensive when I starting comparing with Trip Advisor and other similar sites; and hotel direct sites. While I appreciate the convenience of using kimkim, I will think more than twice before I go with kimkim again. Thank you

Hotel Reviews
Jaya Suite Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Great location - close to Bus Stop to MaPi, Train Station, restaurants etc

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Cusco

Excellent on all counts

Authenticity & Character
Location
Can walk to Cusco Main Square, Sun Temple .....
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima

Great location, service and location if you are looking to get in and out of Lima airport. Great breakfast buffet, excellent staff.......

Authenticity & Character
Location
Next to airport. Free shuttle to airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Puerto Maldonado

The cabins were excellent - great views, great food, staff and property. Very privileged stay there.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location is in an old plantation, so you get to see palm and other plantation crops. OK if you are ok traveling up and down the Madre Dios River in a 'motorized canoe'
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Flight to {{end_location}}: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 1/3 (HIH)
Flight to {{end_location}}: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 1/3 (HIH)
Peru

on time

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 3/3: Flight to {{end_location}}
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion 3/3: Flight to {{end_location}}
Peru

On time

Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town
Peru
Quality of Experience
Food
Veg / vegan food is lacking
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)
Peru

Simply excellent. The guide was EXCELLENT> Highly recommend the tour and the guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self guided Trek to Huaynapicchu
Self guided Trek to Huaynapicchu
Peru

Didnt do the HuaynaPicchu leg coz its extremely steep - almost a straight wall up

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on May 16, 2025

Hi Vanita,
Thank you for your feedback and the punctuation. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed your trip with us.
Regarding to pricing, the quality of services in Peru can vary based on factors such as group size, transport, privacy, and provider legitimacy. We focus on delivering great value through careful planning, trusted partners, and on-the-ground support to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable trip. Based on this, we believe our pricing is fair—and many guests agree in their reviews.
Take care!
Liz.

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